Clinical competency – what is it? How do we achieve it? Whose responsibility is it? Where does the other C word (confidence) come into the equation?

How important is education when trying to achieve the C words? What constitutes a good education? What qualities does a great educator need?

In this episode, Jodie explores this and more with Tracy Brooks, a clinical skills trainer and registered nurse.

Also joining Jodie is Marianne from 2M training. Marianne brings together the interlinking skills, qualities and expectations surrounding the C words ( competency + confidence).

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This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with information and education. Please note that by providing a forum for this discussion, Atos Medical is not in any way providing medical advice nor does it specifically endorse any of the medical opinions of the individual in this episode. Nothing in this podcast can substitute individual advice or guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Atos Medical does not suggest, imply or make any claims other than those detailed in the product manual.​

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There are so many different reasons for a person to need a tracheostomy. No two persons needs will be the same.

In this episode, we meet Robbie Burns who, unusually, had a tracheostomy after having a heart transplant.

Robbie talks to Sam about how living with a neck stoma has changed his social life and interactions with others.

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This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with information and education. Please note that by providing a forum for this discussion, Atos Medical is not in any way providing medical advice nor does it specifically endorse any of the medical opinions of the individual in this episode. Nothing in this podcast can substitute individual advice or guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Atos Medical does not suggest, imply or make any claims other than those detailed in the product manual.​

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What do patient journeys look like beyond the acute inpatient wards for those with a tracheostomy?

Set foot into the fascinating world of long-term ventilation and gain valuable insight into how this patient population is managed and supported by ventilation specialists, both in and out of hospital settings.

Liam Campbell, Advanced Practice Physiotherapist, brings his wealth of experience working in long-term ventilation to share valuable knowledge, thought-provoking discussion, and key advice to take with you into clinical practice.

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This podcast is intended to support UK healthcare professionals with information and education. Please note that by providing a forum for this discussion, Atos Medical is not in any way providing medical advice nor does it specifically endorse any of the medical opinions of the individual in this episode. Nothing in this podcast can substitute individual advice or guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Atos Medical does not suggest, imply or make any claims other than those detailed in the product manual.​

Breathing, Speaking, Living is a Vibrant Sound Media production for Atos Medical UK